sledding

noun

sled·​ding ˈsle-diŋ How to pronounce sledding (audio)
1
a
: the use of a sled
b
: the conditions under which one may use a sled
2
: going sense 4
tough sledding

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During the winter, the fun includes snowshoeing, sledding, and ice skating. Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025 Bounded by Idaho Avenue, Iowa Avenue and Howard Street, the park could feature a sledding hill, overlook, dog park, community garden, playground or other amenities — perhaps even birdhouses, bat houses and a raptor platform. Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 28 Oct. 2025 But the Commodores haven’t faced a rushing attack near the level of Missouri yet - Hardy still leads the SEC in rushing yards, even with the recent tough sledding. Chase Gemes, Kansas City Star, 24 Oct. 2025 It's been tough sledding for WWE on the injury front. Fernando Quiles Jr, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sledding

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of sledding was in the 15th century

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“Sledding.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sledding. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.

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